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Epson ColorPage EPL-C8000 Setup Manual

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  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Unpacking Guide Provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and place the printer. Before using the printer, you need to remove all protective materials as described in the instructions contained in this guide.

  • Page 3: Setup Guide

    States of America and other countries. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: September 1998 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ........1 Laser Printer Precautions ....... . . 5 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 6 Testing the Printer ........

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    For European users United Kingdom The EPSON ColorPage EPL-C8000 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided.
  • Page 8 This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5.0 CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
  • Page 9 Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power Wave Length This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam.
  • Page 10 Poor room ventilation Long, continuous printing together with any of the above Printer location The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are: Not blown directly into the user's face Vented directly out of the building whenever possible...

  • Page 11: Laser Printer Precautions

    Because the printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lb), you should not lift or carry it by yourself. Four people should carry it, lifting from the correct position. Refer to the instructions in Unpacking Guide.
  • Page 12 If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
  • Page 13 Also, be sure to keep the consumable components out of the reach of children. Do not leave jammed paper in the printer. It can cause the printer to over heat. Hinweis: Die Geräteanschlußleitung muß...

  • Page 14: Important Safety Instructions

    Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
  • Page 15 Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over- current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

  • Page 16: Energy Star Compliance

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

  • Page 17: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    MHz for Windows 98 16MB RAM 10MB hard disk space 600 pixel monitor Note: Depending on the size of your printer data, you may need more memory and hard disk space than above. System Requirements Recommended system Pentium or higher processor...

  • Page 19: For Windows Nt 4.0

    MHz 16MB RAM 20MB hard disk space 600 pixel monitor Note: Depending on the size of your printer data, you may need more memory and hard disk space than above. Recommended system Pentium or higher processor 64MB RAM or more...

  • Page 20: Assembling The Printer

    Installing the Expansion Tray The expansion tray is used for the wide-size paper setting. To install the expansion tray on the right side of the printer, follow the instructions below. 1. Hold the expansion tray vertically. Then insert its right leg into the hollow of the MP tray to fit the pin on the leg to the hole on the MP tray.

  • Page 21: Installing The Face-Up Tray

    MP tray until the pin clicks in the hole on the MP tray. Installing the Face-Up Tray Install the face-up tray to the left side of the printer as follows: 1. Locate the output slot on the left side of the printer.
  • Page 22 3. Insert the plastic mounting pin on the right side of the face-up tray into the corresponding hole inside the output slot. 4. Insert the left mounting pin on the face-up tray into the hole on the left side of the output slot. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 23: Installing The Toner Cartridges

    Caution: Do not insert the metal spring into the output slot or any holes in the printer case. Doing so may damage the face-up tray or your printer. Installing the Toner Cartridges You need to install four cartridges in the printer.
  • Page 24 1. Open the front cover. 2. Check which color appears in the cartridge installment window and prepare a cartridge with the same color. Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 25 3. Take the cartridge out of the package and gently shake it back and forth and from front to back as shown below to distribute toner evenly. 4. Hold the cartridge the arrow side up. Insert it all the way into the cartridge slot. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 26 Caution: Make sure to turn the knob all the way to the setting position; otherwise, you may have toner problems or leakage. 6. Push the switch located at the upper left up, then release it. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 27 Do not turn the knob by force. 8. Install the cartridges as described steps 2 to 7 (for the last cartridge, you do not need step 7). 9. See the next section for instructions on how to install the photoconductor unit. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 28: Installing The Photoconductor Unit

    Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality. To install the photoconductor unit: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Turn the large lever counterclockwise 90 degrees. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 29 Be sure not to touch or scratch the surface of the drum. 4. Hold the handle on top of the photoconductor unit and place the unit on the guide rails. Insert it all the way into the printer. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 30 5. Turn the small lever on the photoconductor unit to the left. 6. Turn the large lever clockwise 90 degrees. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 31: Installing The Fuser Oil Roll

    Do not touch the white roll surface. If the oil gets your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately. The roll should be always kept horizontally. Do not tilt or place it against something. It can cause oil leakage and reduced print quality. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 32 2. Hold the handle of the fuser unit and pull it all the way out. 3. Take the fuser oil roll from the box and remove the cover and two pins as shown below: Note: Do not touch the white roll surface. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 33 4. Hold the roll handle and insert it into the fuser unit matching the green marks on the roll and unit. 5. Push the roll down firmly until it clicks into place. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 34 6. Push the fuser unit into the printer until it clicks. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 35: Installing The Options

    Installing the Options If you purchased any options with the printer, install them before plugging in the printer. Installing the 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit (A3W) This cassette is designed for A3W size paper only. You can load up to 250 sheets.
  • Page 36 2. Pull the printer’s lower paper cassette unit all the way out and remove it by lifting up. 3. Put both legs of the optional lower paper cassette unit (A3W) on the printer’s slot guide, then insert it into the printer. Push the cassette unit all the way in.

  • Page 37: Installing The Large Capacity Paper Unit

    Four people should lift the printer to install the unit because the printer weighs approximately 70 kg (154 lb). Make sure to lift it from the correct position as follows: If you lift the printer improperly, it can fall and injure you. Installing the Options...

  • Page 38: Unpacking And Removing The Protective Materials

    Unpacking and removing the protective materials 1. Open the box that contains the unit. Have two or more people lift the unit. Caution: Two or more people should lift the unit because it weighs approximately 24 kg (53 lb). 2. Pull out the top cassette and remove the protective materials in the following order: 1) cardboard, 2) foam material, 3) tape and plastic material.
  • Page 39 3. For the middle and lower cassettes, remove the protective materials in the same way as in step 2. Then remove the cassettes from the unit. 4. Remove the two pieces of cardboard from the inside of the unit. 5. Return the cassettes to the unit. Lift the cassettes slightly to slide onto the guide-rails, then push the cassettes all the way into the unit.

  • Page 40: Installing The Unit On The Printer

    You should lock all casters before installing. Otherwise the unit may move and cause an accident. 2. Remove the face up tray located on the left side of the printer and fold up the expansion tray located on the right side of the printer.
  • Page 41 3. Lift the printer up. Caution: Four people should lift the printer from the correct positions as shown below: Installing the Options...
  • Page 42 Note: To fit the pins and holes easily, match the front and side of the printer and the unit cases. 5. Remove the top cassette from the unit.
  • Page 43 6. Tighten two screws on the upper side of the unit to secure the printer and unit. 7. Return the top cassette to the unit. 8. Open the cover at the back of the unit, then remove the connector cover at the back of the printer by sliding it down. Installing the Options...
  • Page 44 10. Attach the cables on the left side and close the cover of the unit to hold the cables down. Then attach the connector cover on the printer. Installing the Options...

  • Page 45: Installing Memory Module

    Installing Memory Module You can increase printer memory up to 256 MB (including printer default 64 MB) by installing the optional DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module). This printer has two slots for the optional DIMMs. You can purchase DIMMs from various vendors. Be sure to meet...
  • Page 46 1. Open the printer cover and pull out the paper path unit at least 10 cm (4 inches). 2. Remove the screws on the right side cover. Installing the Options...
  • Page 47 Then remove the cover by sliding it back. 4. Check the position of the slots for optional DIMMs. Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. If you remove them, the printer will not work. Installing the Options...
  • Page 48 Make sure to insert the DIMM facing the correct way. 6. To replace the right cover; first insert the cover’s hook in the slot at the back side of the printer, then close the front side making sure to fit the cover pin to the printer hole.

  • Page 49: Installing The Rom Module

    Before you install the module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some pieces are sharp and may cause injury. Installing the Options...
  • Page 50 1. Open the printer cover and pull out the paper path unit at least 10 cm (4 inches). 2. Remove the screws on the right side cover. Installing the Options...
  • Page 51 Then remove the cover by sliding it back. 4. Check the position of the slots for a ROM module. Caution: You should not remove any modules from the circuit board. If you remove them, the printer will not work. Installing the Options...
  • Page 52 Make sure to insert the module facing the correct way. 6. To replace the right cover; first insert the cover’s hook in the slot at the back side or the printer, then close the front side making sure to fit the cover pin to the printer hole.

  • Page 53: Installing An Interface Card

    7. Secure the cover with the screws. Close the front cover and the paper path unit. Installing an Interface Card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal.
  • Page 54 2. Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. Note: You can install the card to either slot. Store the shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later.
  • Page 55 4. Replace the two screws and tighten them. Installing the Options...

  • Page 56: Plugging In The Printer

    Plugging in the Printer 1. Check the label on the left side of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of the electrical outlet it will be plugged into. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.

  • Page 57: Testing The Printer

    Then slide the right paper guide against the right edge of the paper. Printing a status sheet 1. Turn the power switch at the left side of the printer on. The lights and the display messages are changed in the following order: All lights come on once and then turn off.
  • Page 58 256 MB because the maximum memory size for this printer is 256 MB. If the printer cannot print the status sheet or you find any problem with the printing result of the status sheet, contact your dealer.

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Computer

    Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If the cable has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)

  • Page 60: Installing The Printer Software

    EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility (for Windows 95 and 98) The EPSON Status Monitor 2 allows you to view printer status information such as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors.

  • Page 61: For All Windows Users

    For All Windows Users Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0. Note: Installing the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for more information.
  • Page 62 Advanced and click OK. The printer driver is installed automatically. 7. When installation is complete, click OK . 8. For Windows 95 and 98, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility installation starts automatically. Note: You can stop the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility installation by clicking the Cancel button.

  • Page 63: Installing Epson Font Manager

    NT 4.0. Before using the printer software, read the README file located in the EPSON (Printers) folder. For information on opening and using the see the description later in this manual or Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 in User’s Guide.

  • Page 64: For Dos Programs

    Manager and then clicking the arrow at the top right. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 7. When installation is complete, click OK. The EPSON Font Manager are now installed on your computer. For DOS programs When using this printer with DOS programs, only black-white printing is available.

  • Page 65: Making Basic Printer Settings

    HP LaserJet 4L EPL-9000 HP LaserJet 4 If you choose a printer other than the EPL-C8000, you may not be able to use some printer features. Making Basic Printer Settings When you install options in the printer or use your printer on a network, you need to make some settings before you start printing.

  • Page 66: For Windows 95/98 Users

    Windows 95/98 documentation. The instructions below explain how to set up your Windows 95/ 98 as a client computer to use your printer, after you have set up the print server. 1. Make sure your printer software is installed (see page 55 if it is not installed).
  • Page 67 4. Click the Details tab. Then click the Add Port button. Details tab 5. In the following dialog box, click Browse. Add Port button Browse button Installing the Printer Software...

  • Page 68: Setting The Installed Option

    Note: When the EPSON Status Monitor 2 is run and the printer is turned on, the information on the installed option is automatically transmitted to the computer and its information appears in your driver’s screen.
  • Page 69 Option window. Optional Settings Note: When the EPSON Status Monitor 2 is run and the printer is turned on, information on the installed option is automatically transmitted to the computer. In this case, the Setting button does not appear. Check if the option name you installed appears in the option list, click OK .

  • Page 70: For Windows Nt 4.0 Users

    Windows NT 4.0 documentation. The instructions below explain how to set up your Windows NT 4.0 as a client computer to use your printer, after you have set up the print server. 1. Make sure your printer software is installed (see page 55) if it is not installed).
  • Page 71 6. If the following dialog box appears, click OK and go to the next step. If the dialog box does not appear, your printer is set up and ready to accept print jobs over the network. 7. Click Have Disk.

  • Page 72: Setting The Installed Option

    Note: When the EPSON Status Monitor 2 is run and the printer is turned on, the information on the installed option is automatically transmitted to the computer and its information appears in your driver’s screen.
  • Page 73 Then click OK. Note: When the EPSON Status Monitor 2 is run and the printer is turned on, the information on the installed option is automatically transmitted to the computer. In this case, you do not need to set anything.
  • Page 74 4. Click the Printer Setting tab. Select the paper size for each paper source. Note: When the EPSON Status Monitor 2 is run and the printer is turned on, the information on the installed option is automatically transmitted to the computer. In this case, you do not need to set anything.

  • Page 75: Accessing Online Help

    Accessing Online Help Your Windows printer driver has an extensive online help feature that includes detailed information and instructions on the driver settings. Online help will answer most of your questions about the driver. Note: Online help is not available for DOS applications.

  • Page 76: Printing With Windows

    See your application manual for details. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify the settings to get the results you expect. 1. From your application, open the document you want to print.
  • Page 77 3. Make sure your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click more than one of these buttons in different dialog boxes. The printer software window appears. 4. Make the settings in each menu depending on your document type.

  • Page 78: Cancelling To Print

    Note: If your computer continues the printing job, cancel it as follows: Double-click the printer icon in the task bar at the right bottom. Then click the printing job that you want to cancel and click Purge Print Jobs in the Printer menu.
  • Page 79 Be careful not to hold the buttons for more than five seconds. If you do so, appears on the display and the printer settings are returned to the default value in addition to clearing the print job and printer memory. Printing with Windows...
  • Page 80 Printing with Windows...
  • Page 81 Cancelling to print, 72 Connecting to the computer, 53 DOS, 58 Energy Star, 10 EPSON Font Manager, 54 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 54 Expansion tray, 14 Face-up tray, 15 Fuser oil roll, 25 Installing 250 sheet lower paper cassette unit,...
  • Page 82 Online help, 54, 69 Options 250 sheet lower paper cassette unit, large capacity paper unit, 31 setting in the printer driver, 62, 66 Ozone safety, 3 Photoconductor unit, 22 Plugging in the printer, 50 Power switch, 50 Precautions large capacity paper unit, 31...
  • Page 83 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

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